Plug and Play

Plug and Play, founded in 2006 and based in Sunnyvale, California, operates as a business accelerator and venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage and seed investments in technology startups. The firm runs 12 industry-specific accelerator programs annually, connecting startups with corporate partners and investors to foster collaboration and growth. Plug and Play's investment strategy encompasses a wide range of sectors, including fintech, health and wellness, travel, cybersecurity, and sustainability, allowing it to support diverse startups from any country. The firm provides various resources, including funding, mentorship, office space, and networking opportunities, and has a global presence with offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Plug and Play has a strong track record, having helped numerous startups secure over $9 billion in funding since its inception. Its programs aim to refine business models and facilitate introductions to potential investors, ultimately contributing to the growth of the startup ecosystem.

Saeed Amidi

Co-Founder & Co-Chief Executive Officer

Kiswana Browne

Associate

Nick Daley

Associate

Gabriela Dow

Co-Founder and Partner

Matt Helmers

Director of Strategy and Innovation

Alex Roudi

Managing Partner, San Diego

Marc Steiner

General Counsel

Jupe Tan

Managing Partner, Asia Pacific & Senior Vice President, Global Operations

Andy Toth

Investment Director

Phillip Vincent

Managing Partner, East Asia

Fan Wen

Associate

Chen Zhao

Managing Partner, China

Past deals in British Columbia

Owl.co

Series B in 2021
Owl Technologies Inc. provides data aggregation solutions for banks and insurers. It offers an artificial intelligence-enabled process automation solution that deals with sensitive data to complete sales and improve customer service for various products of the financial institutions. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.

LivNao Technologies

Seed Round in 2021
LivNao Technologies leverages deep learning to detect changes in mental health before it affects performance and productivity. Their deep learning model can detect deviation before performance is affected by collecting data passively. When they have detected a change in mental health, they nudge individuals with an intervention based on their health plan. LivNao is committed to creating a healthier, happier, and more productive world, in the way they know best using data. LivNao is also 100% HIPAA-compliant. It was based in Vancouver, Canada.

Owl.co

Series A in 2020
Owl Technologies Inc. provides data aggregation solutions for banks and insurers. It offers an artificial intelligence-enabled process automation solution that deals with sensitive data to complete sales and improve customer service for various products of the financial institutions. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.

Owl.co

Seed Round in 2019
Owl Technologies Inc. provides data aggregation solutions for banks and insurers. It offers an artificial intelligence-enabled process automation solution that deals with sensitive data to complete sales and improve customer service for various products of the financial institutions. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.

VoPay

Seed Round in 2018
VoPay specializes in payment innovation by offering a fintech platform that enables businesses to digitize online bank account payments with efficiency and transparency. Through its API, VoPay connects digital enterprises to banking systems, allowing them to facilitate direct bank account payments akin to credit card transactions but with enhanced benefits. The platform serves as a single payment layer, automating the process of sending and receiving money directly from any bank account. VoPay's solutions aim to eliminate payment inefficiencies, enabling businesses to concentrate on their core activities. The integration of VoPay's platform provides secure, data-driven financial services, allowing companies to embed these capabilities into their existing applications seamlessly. By leveraging this technology, businesses can connect to major payment networks efficiently and access rich customer data for informed decision-making, enhancing the overall developer experience.

Responsive

Seed Round in 2018
Responsive Capital Management, Inc. provides hybrid wealth advisor solutions to banks and private managers. The Company offers behavioral data analysis that enables advisors to identify and act on client opportunities and risks. Responsive Capital Management, Inc. was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Spocket

Seed Round in 2018
With the help of Machine Learning, Spocket is set to revolutionize the dropshipping market and aid online retailers compete with Amazon- by removing the need to hold inventory and erasing upfront costs for retailers. Spocket enables over 20,000 entrepreneurs across five continents to launch and scale their online stores. Be part of the revolutionary vision of Spocket to remove inventory from the online and physical retail by using the dropshipping model and fixing the $1.1 trillion issue called inventory distortion.

LimeSpot

Convertible Note in 2015
LimeSpot is an eCommerce conversion data network that increases conversions for online merchants. Their service is powered by advanced patented algorithms that dynamically tailor the online shopping experience for each individual. By combining the power of profile (e.g. Social Networks, CRM, loyalty), along with behavioral and trend analysis, LimeSpot showcases highly relevant products to each customer in order to turn more shoppers into buyers. Their technology has proven to significantly increase the basket size, conversions, and ultimately store revenue on all sales channels. They are currently serving over 8 thousand merchants, training their system with over $2 billion annual GMV.

Optigo Networks

Grant in 2014
Optigo Networks Inc. specializes in providing optical networking solutions for intelligent buildings, focusing on creating healthy networks that support the growing complexity of interconnected devices. Founded in 2012 and based in Vancouver, Canada, the company offers a range of products including smart aggregation optical Ethernet switches, optical splitters, and multiple optical-electrical converters. Optigo Networks addresses the challenges posed by the Internet of Things (IoT) in modern buildings by offering solutions for IP video surveillance, security, access control, smart metering, and wireless mesh networking. Their platforms, such as Optigo Connect and Visual BACnet, facilitate robust connectivity, centralized management, and real-time network analytics, enabling building owners and operators to monitor and maintain their systems efficiently. By simplifying the management of building networks, Optigo Networks aims to enhance the operational efficiency, comfort, and security of commercial spaces, including stadiums, shopping malls, and university campuses.

PiP Pet Recognition

Seed Round in 2014
PiP, The Global Pet Recognition Company, develops the PiP app for iPhone, which uses facial recognition technology to re-unite lost pets with their rightful owners. It’s as simple as taking a picture and registering your pet. Should your pet ever become lost, activating the amber alert system will ensure your furry friend quickly finds their way home.

Adventure Bucket List

Seed Round in 2014
Adventure Bucket List, based in Sunnyvale, California, operates a business-to-business platform that focuses on unified reservation management and sales distribution for tours and activities. The platform allows activity providers to share their offerings, manage calendars, and track customer purchasing metrics, all while facilitating payment processing. By hosting partners, Adventure Bucket List enhances the visibility of activities and tours, enabling local businesses to generate additional revenue and gain insights into client preferences. This enterprise SaaS solution transforms traditional tourism listing websites into dynamic resources that drive visitor spending, positioning itself as a key player in the tourism sector.

Blue Perch

Seed Round in 2014
At Blue Perch, we are eliminating the job search - we are turning the job seeker into a decision maker instead of a researcher. BluePerch sends job seekers new postings automatically, continuously learning from the user to provide them with better opportunities.

Routezilla

Seed Round in 2014
"Mobile On Demand Booking and Routing Engine" Solving A Real World Problem Have you ever had to wait around all day for a repairman to come to your home? This happens because its extremely difficult for non tech savvy professionals to reach, route and efficiently book customers when managing availability on the go from a mobile device. This problem restricts revenues in the $1.2 Trillion dollar US service industry each day. Consumers increasingly expect an UBER like experience from businesses both large and small. Routezillais a brandable, subscription based mobile SaaS that helps an enterprise improve its service and SMB’s grow. Unlike the competition that provides zip code booking systems based on population data from the 1950’s, Routezilla considers bridges, major freeways, distance, time of day and bad neighborhoods as scheduling obstacles. Routezilla helps enterprise improve customer service and SMB’s grow.

Bex

Seed Round in 2013
Bex is a SaaS solution that allows anyone to own their own Bitcoin Exchange. They remove all the technical complexity of operating a Bitcoin Exchange and build relationships with partners around the globe who manage local banking, regulatory and marketing relationships.